Abner vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abner

Boy #840 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of light"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Abner Rank #840

Colten Rank #899

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 vs #899 for Colten.

Is Abner or Colten more popular?

Abner is more popular, ranked #840 compared to Colten at #899 in the United States.

What do Abner and Colten mean?

Abner means "father of light" (Hebrew origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Abner and Colten boy or girl names?

Abner is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.